Bike Tour in the Silver Coast of Portugal

A bike tour between Óbidos and Sintra, by one of the most beautiful coastlines in the country, also renowned by unique historical and heritage sites in Portugal, exploring the amazing trails of this region.

Duration

7 days

6 nights

Dates

Mar-Jul

Sunday to Saturday

Altimetry

600 › 2000 m

Daily average

Distance

45 › 75 km

Daily average

Rider type

Level 2 › 3

Caffe Racer to Expert

Bike type

Mountain, Hybrid or E-bike

It's your choice!

Ride location

Landscape: A good mixture between beautiful coastal roads and forested natural parks and between the small rural villages and the urban landscape of Cascais or Sintra. Mixture of macadam trails, asphalted roads and single track ( Sintra)

Flat and rolling stages: Along the Silver Coast and the coastal trails by the beach

Hilly stages: Long climbs in the Mafra, Sintra, and Arrábida natural parks.

Highlights

/ Discover the portuguese Silver Coast, riding by the Atlantic Ocean, starting in Alcobaça and Óbidos and finishing in Sintra and the oceanic retreat of Cascais. Visit the historical villages and monuments of Óbidos, Sintra and Pena Palace, considered world heritage sites by UNESCO. Taste the gastronomical delicacies of this region, with the highlight being the fresh fish that is truly wonderful; we should pair it with the region wines and the local monastic pastries and sweets. Relax in the historical Pousadas and charm hotels, while you have the Atlantic Ocean, an historical castle or the Leiria pinewoods as backdrop, exploring the trails that lead you from beach to beach.

In this bike tour you will get to ride from the northern Silver Coast city of Alcobaça, with its iconic Monastery, immerse in the medieval village of Óbidos and make your way towards the south, discovering the piscatorial villages and amazing natural beauty of this coast. Ride by Sintra and visit its UNESCO world heritage sites.

Day-to-day

Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon: Transfer to Alcobaça

Pick up at the airport and transfer to Real Abadia Velha, your hotel in Alcobaça, where you'll find one of the most magnificent gothic monuments in the country, the Alcobaça Monastery. Free day to discover Alcobaça, after private briefing and bike setup.

Start of your bike tour, towards Alacobaça, where you can visit the city center and monastery, before heading to the coast line, by the amazing beaches and bay of São Martinho do Porto and the Óbidos lagoon at Foz do Arelho. Reaching Óbidos, you'll visit the best conserved fortified city in Portugal and one of the 7 wonders of Portugal. Check in at the Pousada de Óbidos historical hotel or Josefa D'Obidos Hotel. Free day to visit Óbidos, nicknamed the “village of queens”.

Breakfast at the hotel and start of the Silver Coast bike tour, towards the piscatorial village of Peniche. Stop at Baleal, an island curiously attached to the mainland by a narrow piece of land. Ride by the silver coast and its beaches like Santa Catarina, Santa Cruz and São Lourenço, entering the world’s first surf reserve. Check in at Areias do Seixo Eco Resort ( "premium" option) by the beach in Santa Rita and relax at his amazing location, or West Beach Hotel, at Porto novo beach.

Breakfast at the hotel and start of the Silver Coast bike tour, by the balneary village of Santa Cruz, Praia Azul and many others, as the cliffs and Arribas of the region reveal breathtaking views over the Atlantic ocean. Check in at Hotel Vila Galé Ericeira Hotel, by the beach.

Breakfast at the hotel. Start of the Silver Coast bike tour, from Ericeira to Mafra, where you can visit the National Palace and Convent, masterpiece of the baroque from the 17th century. Afterwards, we’ll ride by the ocean, towards Sintra, to the Maçãs beach and climb towards the historical enter, checking in at the Sintra Boutique Hotel (included in the "premium" option), right in front of the old palace or the Casa do Valle a few meters down the hill.

Breakfast at the hotel. Start of your bike tour, exploring the SIntra natural park, on a ride by Palacio da Pena, Quinta da Regaleira and the best landmarks in the area. Ride towards Cabo da Roca, Europe’s westernmost point and amazing viewpoint and then towards Cascais, a cosmopolitan maritime village and one of the wealthiest municipalities in Portugal,before riding back to your hotel in Sintra

- Support vehicle (SAG Wagon) and mechanical support throughout all the rides;

- Nutrition, hydration and snacks during our rides;

- Live Love Ride jersey

Included only in the Premium tours:

- Live Love Ride complete cycling kit (jersey, cap and bib shorts);

- 2nd guide, riding with the group;

- Entrance in museums, wineries and other selected experiences (wine tasting and visit to local wine cellars)**;

- Hotel upgrade or upgrade to or superior rooms during the entire experience

* - Premium tour option or Premium hotel upgrade

** - Premium tour option

Not Included:

- Meals, except when specified (optional);

- Personal expenses

- Flights;

- Gratuities (optional);

Extra nights:

Extra night in Lisbon before or after this tour - on demand;

Group discounts:

Non cyclists - 20% discount;

Children up to 10 years old - 35% discount;

Children from 11 to 14 years old - 25% discount;

Children from 15 to 17 years old - 20% discount;

Private and Customized cycling tours and dates

If you have a group and want to make this a private bike tour, or want to schedule a different date than the ones listed above, we are available to customize this and other bycling experiences to better suit your needs and availability. Please contact us at ricardo.costa@liveloveride.pt for more information.

Additional information:

All prices include VAT and may be subject to change. The information in this program is valid up to 31/12/2019, and may suffer from additional changes, due to the availability of the hotels and activities listed in the program. Does not dispense confirmation from Live love Ride.

What's included?

Self-Guided

Guided

Premium

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

7 days / 6 nights

7 days / 6 nights

Tour Start

Lisbon Airport, Portugal

Lisbon Airport, Portugal

Lisbon Airport, Portugal

Tour End

Lisbon Airport, Portugal

Lisbon Airport, Portugal

Lisbon Airport, Portugal

Difficulty

Intermediate to expert

Intermediate to expert

Intermediate to expert

Daily Km

From 45 to 75km

From 45 to 75km (adapted to group)

From 45 to 75km (adapted to group)

Terrain type

Rolling hills, climbs and descents by the coast line, mountain range

Rolling hills, climbs and descents by the coast line, mountain range

Rolling hills, climbs and descents by the coast line, mountain range

Bike type

Mountain, Hybrid or E-bike

Mountain, Hybrid or E-bike

Mountain, Hybrid or E-bike

Altimetry

From 600 to 2000 meters daily (adapted to group)

From 600 to 2000 meters daily (adapted to group)

From 600 to 2000 meters daily (adapted to group)

Group size

Minimum of 2 persons

Individuals are welcome to join an open date

Individuals are welcome to join an open date

Availability

Available every day, on demand

Join an open date

Join an open date

Private tour option

Available every day, on demand

Available for minimum of 4 guests

Available for minimum of 4 guests

Hotel type

All nights in 4 star and charm hotels

All nights in 4 star and charm hotels

Upgrade to 5 star hotels or superior rooms

Acommodation

Shared double or twin room, breakfast included

Shared double or twin room, breakfast included

Shared double or twin room, breakfast included

Luggage transfer

Daily, between hotels

Daily, between hotels

Daily, between hotels

Passenger transfer

From airport to start/end of the ride

Included at all times

Included at all times

Guidance type

No guide; Garmin GPS for navigation and portuguese cell-phone with 24h assistance

A bike tour between Óbidos and Sintra, by one of the most beautiful coastlines in the country, also renowned by unique historical and heritage sites in Portugal, exploring the amazing trails of this region.

/ Discover the portuguese Silver Coast, riding by the Atlantic Ocean, starting in Alcobaça and Óbidos and finishing in Sintra and the oceanic retreat of Cascais. Visit the historical villages and monuments of Óbidos, Sintra and Pena Palace, considered world heritage sites by UNESCO. Taste the gastronomical delicacies of this region, with the highlight being the fresh fish that is truly wonderful; we should pair it with the region wines and the local monastic pastries and sweets. Relax in the historical Pousadas and charm hotels, while you have the Atlantic Ocean, an historical castle or the Leiria pinewoods as backdrop, exploring the trails that lead you from beach to beach.

In this bike tour you will get to ride from the northern Silver Coast city of Alcobaça, with its iconic Monastery, immerse in the medieval village of Óbidos and make your way towards the south, discovering the piscatorial villages and amazing natural beauty of this coast. Ride by Sintra and visit its UNESCO world heritage sites.

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Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon: Transfer to Alcobaça

Pick up at the airport and transfer to Real Abadia Velha, your hotel in Alcobaça, where you'll find one of the most magnificent gothic monuments in the country, the Alcobaça Monastery. Free day to discover Alcobaça, after private briefing and bike setup.

Start of your bike tour, towards Alacobaça, where you can visit the city center and monastery, before heading to the coast line, by the amazing beaches and bay of São Martinho do Porto and the Óbidos lagoon at Foz do Arelho. Reaching Óbidos, you'll visit the best conserved fortified city in Portugal and one of the 7 wonders of Portugal. Check in at the Pousada de Óbidos historical hotel or Josefa D'Obidos Hotel. Free day to visit Óbidos, nicknamed the “village of queens”.

Breakfast at the hotel and start of the Silver Coast bike tour, towards the piscatorial village of Peniche. Stop at Baleal, an island curiously attached to the mainland by a narrow piece of land. Ride by the silver coast and its beaches like Santa Catarina, Santa Cruz and São Lourenço, entering the world’s first surf reserve. Check in at Areias do Seixo Eco Resort ( "premium" option) by the beach in Santa Rita and relax at his amazing location, or West Beach Hotel, at Porto novo beach.

Breakfast at the hotel and start of the Silver Coast bike tour, by the balneary village of Santa Cruz, Praia Azul and many others, as the cliffs and Arribas of the region reveal breathtaking views over the Atlantic ocean. Check in at Hotel Vila Galé Ericeira Hotel, by the beach.

Breakfast at the hotel. Start of the Silver Coast bike tour, from Ericeira to Mafra, where you can visit the National Palace and Convent, masterpiece of the baroque from the 17th century. Afterwards, we’ll ride by the ocean, towards Sintra, to the Maçãs beach and climb towards the historical enter, checking in at the Sintra Boutique Hotel (included in the "premium" option), right in front of the old palace or the Casa do Valle a few meters down the hill.

Breakfast at the hotel. Start of your bike tour, exploring the SIntra natural park, on a ride by Palacio da Pena, Quinta da Regaleira and the best landmarks in the area. Ride towards Cabo da Roca, Europe’s westernmost point and amazing viewpoint and then towards Cascais, a cosmopolitan maritime village and one of the wealthiest municipalities in Portugal,before riding back to your hotel in Sintra

- Support vehicle (SAG Wagon) and mechanical support throughout all the rides;

- Nutrition, hydration and snacks during our rides;

- Live Love Ride jersey

Included only in the Premium tours:

- Live Love Ride complete cycling kit (jersey, cap and bib shorts);

- 2nd guide, riding with the group;

- Entrance in museums, wineries and other selected experiences (wine tasting and visit to local wine cellars)**;

- Hotel upgrade or upgrade to or superior rooms during the entire experience

* - Premium tour option or Premium hotel upgrade

** - Premium tour option

Not Included:

- Meals, except when specified (optional);

- Personal expenses

- Flights;

- Gratuities (optional);

Extra nights:

Extra night in Lisbon before or after this tour - on demand;

Group discounts:

Non cyclists - 20% discount;

Children up to 10 years old - 35% discount;

Children from 11 to 14 years old - 25% discount;

Children from 15 to 17 years old - 20% discount;

Private and Customized cycling tours and dates

If you have a group and want to make this a private bike tour, or want to schedule a different date than the ones listed above, we are available to customize this and other bycling experiences to better suit your needs and availability. Please contact us at ricardo.costa@liveloveride.pt for more information.

Additional information:

All prices include VAT and may be subject to change. The information in this program is valid up to 31/12/2019, and may suffer from additional changes, due to the availability of the hotels and activities listed in the program. Does not dispense confirmation from Live love Ride.